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Bob Sweikert

Bob Sweikert
Formula One World Championship careerActive years1950 – 1956TeamsWetteroth, Kurtis Kraft, Ewing, KuzmaEntries7 (5 starts)Championships0Wins1Podiums1Career points8Pole positions0Fastest laps0First entry1950 Indianapolis 500First win1955 Indianapolis 500Last entry1956 Indianapolis 500

Robert Charles Sweikert (May 20, 1926 – June 17, 1956) was an American racing driver, best known as the winner of the 1955 Indianapolis 500 and the 1955 National Championship, as well as the 1955 Midwest Sprint car championship – the only driver in history to sweep all three during a single racing season.